Vinyl pressings
by James · 1990
Come Home was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
10 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 5 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
JIM 6 A-2U-1-Q1Side A runout, variant 1
JIM 6 B-1U-1-Q1Side B runout, variant 1
JIM 6 A-2U-1-1 HAPPY BIRTHDAY BENSide A runout, stamped/etched, variant 2
JIM 6 B-1U-1-1Side B runout, stamped, variant 2
JIM 612 A-2U-1-1 PAULS'Side A runout
JIM 612 B-2 U-1-1 HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEN. EXCHANGESide B runout
JIMDJ 612 A-1 U-1-1 COPYMASTERS. MILES.Runout side A
JIMDJ 612B-1 U-1-1Runout side B
JIM 6 A-2U-1-Q1Side A, stamped
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BENSide A, etched
JIM 6 B-1U-1-Q1Side B, stamped
PAULS HOME 1 A-1U-1-1A side runout
THE EXCHANGE HOME 1 B-1U-1-1B side runout
007 DMP-1566 A-1/10-8758371Side A, runout, stamped
007 DMP-1566 B-1/10-8758371Side B, runout, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Canada | Fontana SPP 1015First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | France | Fontana 875 836-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Fontana home 1First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Fontana JIMDJ 612First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1990 | UK | Fontana JIM 6 / Fontana 875 836-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Fontana JIM 612 / Fontana 875 837-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Fontana JIM 6 / Fontana 875 836-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Fontana JIM 612 / Fontana 875 837-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK & Europe | Fontana JIMM 612 / Fontana 875 957-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Fontana 875 836-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
10 vinyl pressings of Come Home are listed here, from 5 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, Europe, UK & Europe, France and more. One of them is Fontana JIM 6, released June 25, 1990.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JIM 6, JIM 612, JIMDJ 612, home 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JIM 6 A-2U-1-Q1 and JIM 6 B-1U-1-Q1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
